American Music Awards 2013: The show

November 25, 2013 8:12 AM

Miley Cyrus performs on stage at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ341

Miley Cyrus performs on stage at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ341

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Justin Timberlake, center, performs on stage at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ296

Justin Timberlake, center, performs on stage at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ296

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Taylor Swift accepts the award for artist of the year at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ466

Taylor Swift accepts the award for artist of the year at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ466

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Taylor Swift poses backstage with the awards for favorite album - country for "Red", favorite female artist - pop/rock, favorite female artist - country, and artist of the year at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ390 less

Taylor Swift poses backstage with the awards for favorite album - country for "Red", favorite female artist - pop/rock, favorite female artist - country, and artist of the year at the American Music Awards at ... more

Miley Cyrus performs at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ361

Miley Cyrus performs at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ361

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Justin Timberlake poses backstage with his awards for favorite male artist - pop/rock, favorite male artist - soul/R&B, and favorite album - soul/R&B for "The 20/20 Experience" at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ335 less

Justin Timberlake poses backstage with his awards for favorite male artist - pop/rock, favorite male artist - soul/R&B, and favorite album - soul/R&B for "The 20/20 Experience" at the American Music Awards at ... more

Katy Perry performs on stage at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ423

Katy Perry performs on stage at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ423

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Luke Bryan poses backstage with the award for favorite male artist - country at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ392 less

Luke Bryan poses backstage with the award for favorite male artist - country at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan ... more

Jennifer Lopez performs at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ323

Jennifer Lopez performs at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ323

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Sarah Silverman presents the award for favorite album - soul/R&B to Justin Timberlake for "The 20/20 Experience" at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ319 less

Sarah Silverman presents the award for favorite album - soul/R&B to Justin Timberlake for "The 20/20 Experience" at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los ... more

Lady Gaga, foreground, and R.Kelly perform at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ345

Lady Gaga, foreground, and R.Kelly perform at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ345

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Jennifer Lopez performs on stage at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ321

Jennifer Lopez performs on stage at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ321

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Ke$ha, center left, and Pitbull, center right, perform on stage at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ273 less

Ke$ha, center left, and Pitbull, center right, perform on stage at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG ... more

From left, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan of the musical group One Direction perform on stage at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ259 less

From left, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan of the musical group One Direction perform on stage at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. ... more

Jennifer Lopez performs at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ328

Jennifer Lopez performs at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ328

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Maksim Chmerkovskiy, seen standing, performs with Jennifer Lopez at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ326 less

Maksim Chmerkovskiy, seen standing, performs with Jennifer Lopez at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG ... more

Ariana Grande poses backstage with the award for new artist of the year at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ340 less

Ariana Grande poses backstage with the award for new artist of the year at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan ... more

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Luke Bryan performs on stage at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ355

Luke Bryan performs on stage at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ355

Photo: John Shearer, AP

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From left, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik of the musical group One Direction pose backstage with the award for favorite album - pop/rock for "Take Me Home" and favorite band, duo or group - pop/rock at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ344 less

From left, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik of the musical group One Direction pose backstage with the award for favorite album - pop/rock for "Take Me Home" and favorite ... more

From right, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of the musical group Florida Georgia Line, and Nelly accept the award for single of the year for "Cruise" at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ332 less

From right, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of the musical group Florida Georgia Line, and Nelly accept the award for single of the year for "Cruise" at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live ... more